This is a solid album to me. I try not to compare it to a bands past records. Is this better than their early classics? I don't think so. I don't expect it to be. Is this better than Endgame? Idk I haven't listened to Endgame in a while. I have no problem with playing this album again, though. This isn't average to me(maybe average for Megadeth but like I said I try not to judge them on past records). I'd give this album a 3.5 after first listen.